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Could Dry January Be the Start of a New and Inspiring Phase of Your Life?
Why not give Dry January a go? — It’s not too late to jump in now.
I wasn’t interested in taking part in Dry January as I knew I’d fail — I’d have proved myself a loser.
About 20 years ago, my best friend and I were invited to a neighbor’s for dinner. He had asked another friend — and the four of us had a lovely dinner and stimulating conversation.
Rich participated in Dry January — something the San Francisco firemen did yearly. It wasn’t the big deal it is today where folks worldwide join in this event.
Rich was mid-way through the challenge and saying he felt great.
I did not get the point. If one enjoys drinking and does not overdo it — why bother abstaining for a month and going back to alcohol on February 1?
I proceeded to tempt him into making an exception that night so he could enjoy a drink along with the three of us partaking in the lovely wine we were sharing. Absolutely no way, nadda, uh uh, was his reply.
What a crutch the wine was. It gave me courage. It made me more sociable, funnier, a witty conversationalist. At least I thought so.
